The post office on the High Street in Bourton-on-the-Water following the incident (Image: Submitted: Luke)

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In posts on their Facebook page, Bourton Post Office said: "Sorry folks we are closed for a few days. Happy to report everyone safe and well, just a little shook up."

They added: "Attempted ram raid early this morning, nothing taken, just a lot of damage.

"It all happened so quickly."

A spokeswoman for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: "Shortly before 1.45am today, Thursday August 29, police received a report of an attempted burglary in Bourton-on-the-Water.

"Offenders were using a vehicle to try and force entry to the post office on the High Street. They were disturbed by a member of the public and then left the scene soon afterwards."

The road was cordoned off this morning following the attempted burglary (Image: Lupu Antonio)

Inspector Simon Ellson, from the Cotswold Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "Extensive damage was caused to the post office and although nothing appears to have been stolen, crimes such as this can have a huge impact on the local community.

"The neighbourhood team will be taking part in reassurance patrols over the coming days while the investigation continues."

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They added: "Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to please call us or anonymously call independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

"Officers investigating the incident would like to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area in the early hours of this morning, or has any information which would help them with their enquiries."

Damage to the post office on the High Street - the offenders were disturbed by a member of the public (Image: Lupu Antonio)

Reacting to the news on social media, people expressed their shock and support for the owners.

One person said: "So sorry to hear this, what an awful thing to happen. Glad you are all okay."

Another said: "This is awful. Anything we can do at all please let me know. Glad you are all safe and sound."

One person added: "Glad everyone is safe, absolutely disgusting. You all do an amazing job."